The Central Valley's behavioral health sector saw 243 total providers registered in the latest CMS NPI registry update, contributing 2% to the national weekly total. This concentration suggests a significant and growing regional demand for behavioral health services, with 129 new registrations this week alone, and 143 year-to-date. The area's workforce is composed of 222 individuals and 21 organizations.

ABA Credential Mix

Among individual practitioners, the data reveals a significant imbalance in the ABA workforce. There are only 3 BCBAs compared to 88 RBTs. Additionally, 1 provider holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, illustrating a common career progression from direct care to a supervisory role. However, the high ratio of approximately 29 RBTs per BCBA signals a notably lean supervision capacity, which could impact the quality and availability of ABA services. Beyond ABA, other behavioral health professionals include 9 LCSWs, 4 ASWs, and 3 LMFTs.

Workforce Demographics and Local Presence

The individual provider workforce in the Central Valley is predominantly female, with 162 female providers representing 73% of individuals. There are 48 male providers (22%) and 12 nonbinary providers (5%). Several organizations appeared multiple times in the registry, indicating a strong local presence: Turning Point Community Programs (3 registrations), California Health Collaborative (2 registrations), and Heale, A Professional Licensed Clinical Social Work Corporation (2 registrations). The top cities for provider density include Fresno (48), Bakersfield (39), Sacramento (35), Modesto (28), and Elk Grove (20).

This data highlights a robust and diverse behavioral health workforce in the Central Valley, with a clear need for increased BCBA capacity to support the large number of direct-service RBTs and ensure comprehensive ABA access.